Shimano XT FD-M8100 2-/12-speed Front Derailleur

The XT FD-M8100 front derailleur by Shimano – a versatile companion
The Shimano XT FD-M8100 is a side-swing derailleur designed specifically for the XT 26/36 tooth cranks. It can be mounted in a variety of ways (high direct mount, low direct mount, clamp) and ensures more tyre clearance. Front derailleur FD-M8100 is compatible with both a 48.8 mm chainline and a 51.8 mm chainline 3 mm further out.
Specifications:Series:Deore XT M8100Application:Enduro, All Mountain, Cross CountryGearing:2x (combined w/ 12-speed)Chainstay Angle:66-69°Chainline:48.8 mm / 51.8 mmChainring Size (max.):36 – 38 teethCapacity:10-toothCable Routing:front pullMovement:Side-SwingMount:mid clamp, E-Type* (bottom bracket mount, low-direct), direct mount (high-direct)Clamp Diameter:34.9 mm w/ adapter 31.8 mm / 28.6 mmCompatibility:HG 12-speed chains
Frames must be made for E-type mounts, retrofitting an E-type retaining plate is not possible.
Technical Information:Outer Body Material:AluminiumInner Body Material:AluminiumCage Material:steelCompatibility:MTB 2×12-speed:
Shifter:SL-M9100, SL-M8100, SL-M7100Crank:
142 mm over locknut dimension: FC-M9100-2, FC-M8100-2, FC-M7100-2, FC-MT610-2148 mm over locknut dimension: FC-M9120-B2, FC-M8120-B2, FC-M7120-B2, FC-MT610-B2Chain:CN-M9100, CN-M8100, CN-M7100, CN-M6100Tyre Width:up to 2.3″Features:for an aggressive, flowing ride even on rough, uneven terrainincreased traction range and no chain collision even with bikes with a lot of travelextra wide area with 26-36 teeth in frontvarious frame mounting optionsmore tyre clearanceonly one front derailleur for 48.8 and 51.8 mm chainlines6 joint bushingspainted parallelogram, plated cage platesTechnology:Side-Swing
The Shimano Side-Swing front derailleurs are controlled from the front (Front-Pull), which allows for much more efficient cable routing. This significantly improves shifting performance, especially when shifting to the large chainring – with lower operating forces. Other advantages include increased tyre clearance thanks to the slimmed-down design and noise reduction thanks to the optimised chainstay angle. In addition, Side-Swing technology favours the construction of frames with shorter chainstays, which simplify the control of the bike.
Manufacturer Numbers:mid clamp / side-swing / front-pull:I-FDM8100MX6direct mount / side-swing / front-pull:I-FDM8100D6E-type / side-swing / front-pull:I-FDM8100E6Contents:1 x Shimano XT FD-M8100 front derailleur1 x 28.6 mm adapter (only clamp model)1 x 31.8 mm adapter (only clamp model)